No player deserves this more than Pogba. When the 25-year-old stated ahead of this World Cup that he was the most criticised player in the world, he was right: nobody in the game receives the same kind of derision from so many people.

Some of that is to do with him being a young, black, rich and successful muslim. Some of it has to do with his scary ability on the ball, and the expectations which come with that.

Last night, however, nobody was saying anything. This was Pogba’s moment to savour. He has already played in a Champions League final, Europa League final, FA Cup final, and European Championship final by the age of 25. He now has the chance to impress on the biggest stage of all this Sunday.